Diatomite and Troctolite Definition

Definition of Diatomite and Troctolite

The general Diatomite and Troctolite definition can be stated as: Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. On the other hand, Troctolite is a mafic intrusive rock type. It consists essentially of major but variable amounts of olivine and calcic plagioclase along with minor pyroxene. It is an olivine-rich anorthosite, or a pyroxene-depleted relative of gabbro. Along with definition of Diatomite and Troctolite, get to know about Properties of Diatomite and Troctolite. Get to know more information about Diatomite and Troctolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diatomite and Troctolite

The history of Diatomite and Troctolite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Diatomite and Troctolite Origin and Discoverer

Diatomite and Troctolite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Diatomite and Troctolite. In this section, you will know about Diatomite and Troctolite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Diatomite is Germany whereas Origin of Troctolite is . It is interesting to know the name of Diatomite and Troctolite discoverer. The Discoverer of Diatomite is Unknown and the discoverer of Troctolite is Christian Leopold von Buch.

Etymology of Diatomite and Troctolite

Along with Diatomite and Troctolite definition, know more about the etymology of Diatomite and Troctolite. Etymology of Diatomite and Troctolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diatomite and Formation of Troctolite. The etymology of Diatomite is From diatom + -ite1 while that of Troctolite is From diatom + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diatomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Troctolite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diatomite and Troctolite are listed below.

For Diatomite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Troctolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock